350-701 Practice Question: Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement
This 350-701 practice question tests your understanding of secure network access, visibility and enforcement. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A Cisco TrustSec deployment is being implemented to enforce micro-segmentation. The security team needs to ensure that Security Group Tags (SGTs) are propagated across the network. Which THREE methods can be used to distribute SGT information in a TrustSec environment? (Choose three.)
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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SGT over SXP (SGT Exchange Protocol)
The correct methods are SGT over SXP (SGT Exchange Protocol), SGT over VXLAN, and SGT inline tagging in the Ethernet header. SGT over MPLS is not a standard TrustSec propagation method. SGT over CDP is not supported; CDP is used for device discovery, not SGT propagation.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SGT over SXP (SGT Exchange Protocol)
Why this is correct
SXP is a standard protocol to propagate SGTs between network devices without inline tagging.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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SGT over Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
Why it's wrong here
CDP is not designed for SGT propagation.
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SGT over VXLAN
Why this is correct
SGTs can be carried in VXLAN headers for overlay networks.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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SGT inline tagging (in the Ethernet header)
Why this is correct
Inline tagging inserts SGT into the Ethernet frame header between source MAC and EtherType.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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SGT over MPLS
Why it's wrong here
MPLS does not natively support SGT propagation in TrustSec.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-701 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which 350-701 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement — This question tests Secure Network Access, Visibility and Enforcement — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: SGT over SXP (SGT Exchange Protocol) — The correct methods are SGT over SXP (SGT Exchange Protocol), SGT over VXLAN, and SGT inline tagging in the Ethernet header. SGT over MPLS is not a standard TrustSec propagation method. SGT over CDP is not supported; CDP is used for device discovery, not SGT propagation.
What should I do if I get this 350-701 question wrong?
Identify which 350-701 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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